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I am new to this forum
I have bought my very first processor, the Zoom G3x.

I usually play an electric(Yamaha Pacifica 112V) plugged straight into my Vox Pathfinder10 Amp.

But recently I have decided to try a guitar processor and after some online searching decided to purchase the G3X.

Now when I plug my guitar into the processor which then in turn goes to the AMP the sound i get is not good at all. Its either noisy or too low in sound etc.. A friend suggested that Vox is probably the wrong amp to use with this setup and I should look to simply plug the processor into a powered speaker or an amp that doesn't color the sound like the Vox does. To be honest I am not sure what he means and I am here looking for advice on what I should buy to get a good sound. I play just for fun by myself and have not aspirations to play in front of a crowd or gigs.

I'd suggest an active PA speaker or a set of active studio monitors if you are using amp & cab sims on the G3X.

The reason for this is that your amp speaker is not really designed to amplify a signal that already carries a signal
that has an emulated "cab" in it. PA or monitors are generally FRFR (Full Range, Flat Response) which can handle
many different frequencies.

I had a G5 running through an EV ZLX 15P and the sound was fantastic

*edit* (got more than a couple of minutes to post now!)

Just for home use, definitely try a pair of studio monitors. Actives would be best (but are a little pricier) as you don't
have to purchase a separate amplifier for them. I've got a pair of M-Audio BX8 hooked up to my POD HD500X and the
sound you can get is really quite phenomenal - makes you want to play more often when it sounds good

Shop about, if you're on Facebook or similar, join one of the local music sales groups - you can get some really good
savings off people who want to sell stuff so that they can upgrade.

I'd suggest an active PA speaker or a set of active studio monitors if you are using amp & cab sims on the G3X.

The reason for this is that your amp speaker is not really designed to amplify a signal that already carries a signal
that has an emulated "cab" in it. PA or monitors are generally FRFR (Full Range, Flat Response) which can handle
many different frequencies.

I had a G5 running through an EV ZLX 15P and the sound was fantastic

*edit* (got more than a couple of minutes to post now!)

Just for home use, definitely try a pair of studio monitors. Actives would be best (but are a little pricier) as you don't
have to purchase a separate amplifier for them. I've got a pair of M-Audio BX8 hooked up to my POD HD500X and the
sound you can get is really quite phenomenal - makes you want to play more often when it sounds good

Shop about, if you're on Facebook or similar, join one of the local music sales groups - you can get some really good
savings off people who want to sell stuff so that they can upgrade.

Thats some very useful info.. Thanks @ste_p0270
My budget is quiet low though and the only active studio monitors I could find in my price range were the M-Audio AV42.. Probably will give those a try..

Those monitors will be fine.. i'd recommend getting a cable that connects the headphone out (from the G3X) to the RCA stereo input
on the M-Audio's

Another thing... do you have an iPod dock or other type of portable speaker? You could try with that first

**edit** have you tried changing the output signal from the G3X? there's an option to set to "direct / combo / stack" etc if i remember correctly.
This will alter the tone a little... still will sound better going through a PA or Monitor though, or an acoustic / keyboard amplifier.

Those monitors will be fine.. i'd recommend getting a cable that connects the headphone out (from the G3X) to the RCA stereo input
on the M-Audio's

Another thing... do you have an iPod dock or other type of portable speaker? You could try with that first

**edit** have you tried changing the output signal from the G3X? there's an option to set to "direct / combo / stack" etc if i remember correctly.
This will alter the tone a little... still will sound better going through a PA or Monitor though, or an acoustic / keyboard amplifier.

Hi @ste_p0270,

I have a creative sb roar 2 bluetooth speaker and a Audio Technica M50X that I sometimes use.

Another couple of speakers I found in my range are the Samson BT3 and Mackie CR3
Now, trying to decide which one to get. Fun times!!

I'm guessing the non stereo leads.. you simply run L (from GX3) to L on the CR4's and the same R to R to achieve a proper stereo effect.
One thing i would change on the G3 would be the output type.. can't remember if its in the global settings options, but i would recommend
setting it to "direct".

I'm guessing the non stereo leads.. you simply run L (from GX3) to L on the CR4's and the same R to R to achieve a proper stereo effect.
One thing i would change on the G3 would be the output type.. can't remember if its in the global settings options, but i would recommend
setting it to "direct".

let us know how you get on

Hey ste_p0270,

Thanks for the advice. I have ordered the cables and will get them tomorrow along with the bluetooth receiver which will make playing a backing track so much easier.
Will keep you posted!